Overland Camping Safaris Kenya

Embark in an exciting journey overland the great African plains and there you will see an overwhelming abundance of what Kenya has in store for you, from feathered creatures dominating the skies to a variation of animals, graceful to wild. The safari offers you the opportunity to see elephants, lions, giraffes, zebras, gazelles, buffaloes, waterbucks, impalas, and a host of bird species among others in some of Kenya’s best tourist hot spots.

Styles

Accommodation

During this safari, you will be staying in various accommodations across Kenya.

Sarova Mara Game Camp

For the first night of your safari, you will be enjoying the homely accommodations offered by Sarova Mara Camp.

Flamingo Hill Camp

For nights two and three, have a well-earned rest at the lovely Flamingo Hill Camp.

Kilima Safari Camp

For nights four and five, relax in the luxury tents provided by Kilima Safari Camp.

Scenic Trails Safaris Kenya Itinerary

Day 1: Nairobi to Maasai Mara National Reserve

For day one, you will depart Nairobi for a scenic drive down into the Rift Valley to Maasai Mara, the world renowned game reserve. You will stop at the escarpment for the scenic view of the Great Rift Valley. Thereafter, enjoy lunch followed by an afternoon game drive. Maasai Mara is Kenya’s finest wildlife sanctuary with well over 450 animal species so there is so much to see in the Mara. Meals and the overnight stay will be at the camp on a full-board basis.

Day 2: Maasai Mara National Reserve

You will have morning and afternoon game drives in the vast, open savanna of the Mara. Enjoy the abundant game and breathtaking sunsets. Full board accommodations will be available at the camp.

Day 3: Maasai Mara National Reserve to Lake Nakuru National Park

You will depart for Lake Nakuru National Park after breakfast, arriving in time for lunch at the camp as well as your check-in. An afternoon game drive will take you to the lake to view flamingos and pelicans. You will also spot black and white rhinos, Rothschild giraffes, waterbucks, and other kinds of African wildlife. The lake's forest attracts a wide variety of birds. You will surely enjoy the abundance of wildlife in the park. Dinner and the overnight stay will be available at the camp on full-board.

Day 4: Lake Nakuru National Park to Amboseli National Park

After an early breakfast, you will embark on a morning game drive on your way out of Lake Nakuru National Park, heading for Amboseli National Park. After lunch, you can relax before an evening game drive which gives you a chance to view lions, elephants, buffaloes, monkeys, and other animals. Dinner and the overnight stay will be available at the camp on full-board accommodations.

Day 5: Amboseli National Park

You will spend the whole day in Amboseli National Park, termed as an animal's paradise, with morning and afternoon game drives. Dinner and the overnight stay will be at the camp on full-board.

Day 6: Amboseli National Park to Nairobi City

After a leisurely breakfast, you will embark on a game drive before returning back to Nairobi City where the safari ends.

Location

This safari will take place in Maasai Mara National Reserve, Lake Nakuru National Park, and Amboseli National Park in Kenya.

Kenya

Kenya is the birthplace of safari. With endless savannas teeming with game, fascinating Maasai culture, snow-capped mountains, flamingo-filled lakes and pristine beaches, Kenya conjures the true spirit of adventure and romance. It has over 1,000 recorded bird species in Kenya. The wildebeest migration in Maasai Mara is one of the Seven New Wonders of the World.

It is also home to the ancient Maasai tribe. The world’s second longest coral reef is the Kenyan Barrier Reef and some of Africa’s best white sand beaches and isolated islands are in Kenya. There, you can have breathtaking wildlife encounters, experience extraordinary birdwatching, mountain climbing, island getaways, beach, luxury safari lodges, and camps perfect for honeymoons.

From the exquisite views of Mount Kilimanjaro from Amboseli National Park to the rare black rhinos in Laikipia, baby elephant orphanage in Nairobi, and white sand beaches at the coast, Kenya has it all. Letting your expert guides take you north, you will find a fascinating and unique contrast to the Maasai Mara.

Visit Samburu, Shaba, and Mount Meru, home to the beisa oxryx, gernuk, reticulated giraffe, and Somali ostrich. Crown your safari adventure with a relaxing beach holiday along Kenya’s sunny coastline. The place is ideal for swimming, snorkeling, sailing, diving, or big game fishing in the coastal waters.

Steer away from the tourist hotspots and soak up a dose of the rich Swahili history in the historic town of Mardi. The diversity is why Kenya is one of Africa’s most popular honeymoon and family safari destinations.

Maasai Mara National Reserve

Maasai Mara is one of the world’s most magnificent game reserves famous for the great migration when thousands of wildebeest, zebras, and Thomson’s gazelle travel to Mara from the Serengeti, from July through October. The Mara River throngs of hippos and crocodiles lurk.

Food

During this safari, your daily breakfast, lunch, and dinner will be provided for you by Scenic Trails Safaris.

The following meals are included:

Breakfast

Lunch

Dinner

The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:

Regular (typically includes meat and fish)

If you have special dietary requirements it's a good idea to communicate it to the organiser when making a reservation

Things to do (optional)

Book a balloon ride for 400 USD per person

Buy presents in curio shops

Take photographs of the breathtaking scenery

Visit a Maasai village at an additional cost

What's included

5 nights accommodation

Daily and en-route meals

Game drives

Ground transportation in a 4x4 safari Land Cruiser or mini-van

Park fees

Relevant government taxes

Services of an expert guide

Transfers to and from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO)

What's not included

Airfares

Accommodation excluded from the itinerary

Additional meals

Cigarettes and drinks

Laundry services

Personal expenses

Telephone call charges

Tips

Visa fees

How to get there

Arrival by airplane

Please book your flight to arrive at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO). Transfers from and to the airport is included. Scenic Trails Safaris will pick you up from the airport.

Cancellation Policy

A reservation requires a deposit of 30% of the total price.

The deposit is fully refundable if the booking is cancelled up to 60 days before the arrival date.

Cancellation policy

A reservation requires a deposit of 30% of the total price. The deposit is fully refundable if the booking is cancelled up to 60 days before the arrival date. Late cancellations attract a charge on the amount deposited. The rest of the payment should be paid 42 days before arrival unless agreed otherwise.